Lower Fat Box Mac and Cheese
Transform your favorite comfort food into a guilt-free indulgence with this Lower Fat Box Mac and Cheese recipe! By swapping out traditional heavy ingredients for low-fat milk and creamy nonfat Greek yogurt, this dish delivers the same cheesy, velvety goodness you love with significantly fewer calories and fat. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or a lightened-up side dish. A touch of butter ensures a hint of indulgence, while a dash of salt and pepper enhances the flavor to perfection. Easy to prepare and endlessly comforting, this streamlined version of mac and cheese proves you don't have to sacrifice taste for a healthier option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Boxed macaroni and cheese
- 0.25 cups Low-fat milk
- 0.5 cups Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Butter or light butter spread
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.125 teaspoons Black pepper (optional, for seasoning)
Instructions
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
Add the macaroni from the boxed mac and cheese and cook according to the package instructions, usually 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the macaroni is cooking, measure out the low-fat milk, Greek yogurt, and butter. Set them aside.
Once the macaroni is tender, drain it using a colander and return it to the saucepan (off the heat).
Add the cheese powder from the box, followed by the low-fat milk, Greek yogurt, and butter. Stir everything together until the cheese powder dissolves and a creamy sauce forms.
Taste the macaroni and add salt and black pepper if needed for seasoning.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional black pepper or your favorite herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1108 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
